Memories of the Class of ’93 KU Retirees
Calder Pickett reflects on the University of Kansas Class of 1993 retirees he interviewed over three years. He profiles Jim Gunn and partners, Ross McKinney, Ralph Adams, Dale Rummer, John Pozdro, Bob Tomasek, Alex Boyle, John Nugent, Jerry Hutchison, Fritz Reiber, and others, noting their contributions and impending losses to KU's scholarly and community life. The piece ends with a tease for upcoming columns.
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Jerry Hutchison
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Fritz Reiber
Ed Howe
Beth
L A transplant finds niche with senior citizens in Lawrence
Cliff Blair and his wife Lisa relocated from Los Angeles to Lawrence in 1990 seeking a calmer life. Blair, now transportation director for Douglas County Senior Services, coordinates seven Bus 62 routes to take seniors to meals, the senior center, and other destinations, aiming to boost independence for adults 60 and older. He notes underutilization is due to lack of awareness and generous door-to-door service remains, with drivers helping seniors board and travel.
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Wilbur Whiteside
Dorothy Chase
The Cliff Blair file on a flexible volunteer transport service
In a relaxed interview Cliff Blair discusses a nonprofit volunteer bus service offering rides to seniors and others. He aims to expand hours from 8:30 to 4 and to broaden trips including downtown outings and a zoo visit while stressing the program's accessibility and personal rewards.
Janet Jackson shifts image with new album and Poetic Justice film
Janet Jackson departs her shy image with a provocative new album Janet and a role in John Singleton s Poetic Justice about a young inner city woman seeking happiness after warning tragedy. The film opens July 23 and marks a real life growth point for Jackson who says sex is not crass but an expression of love.
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